Programs
Forest School Summer Day Camp
*Registration for summer 2025 will open on Thursday, February 6th at 8:00am and will fill up quickly!
We want all kids to be able to experience the magic of forest school! Summer day camps give kids four days to be immersed in nature and get all of the benefits the forest has to offer! This is a drop-off program, parents do not stay with the kids. Cost is $225 and includes a t-shirt! Camp meets at Maybury State Park from 9:00-12:00, Monday - Thursday. There is some flexibility with age groups if siblings want to be together, just let us know!
Session 1 - June 16-19. This camp will have two groups: ages 3-5 and ages 6-10.
Session 2 - June 23-26. This camp will have two groups, ages 3-7 and ages 8-12. We are so excited to offer a camp just for older kids!
Session 3 - July 14-17. This camp will have one group, ages 3-10.
Session 4 - July 21-24. This camp will have one group, ages 3-10.
Session 5 - August 11-14. “Intro to Forest School” camp for our littlest friends! This camp is perfect if your child is 3-5 and would like to try out Forest School with a shorter day. This camp will meet from 9:00-11:00.
2024-2025 School Year
This program is full, please join the waitlist and we’ll reach out to you if we have any openings.
We meet at Maybury State Park two mornings per week during the school year. This is a drop-off class, parents do not stay with the kids. Enrollment is for the entire school year, September through May. We take a winter break during the months of January and February to do family field trips on Thursday mornings.
Tuesday and Thursday Mornings 9:00-12:30
Ages 3-10
$50 application fee
5-10 year old class - Cost is $370 per month for both days and $185 per month for 1 day/ week
3-4 year old class - This class is very similar to our older class but we have a smaller student to teacher ratio and go at a slower pace. Cost is $390 per month for both days and $195 per month for 1 day/ week
*Registration for the 2025-2026 school year will open on Tuesday April 1 and will fill up quickly!
Family Forest School
We meet at two locations at 10:00am every Friday, year-round. This is a child and caregiver program for all ages. Anyone can join us anytime, just show up! First visit is free, dues are $50 per year.
Plymouth Township Park location - meet at the trails at the very back of the park, near the baseball field. This is a short hike, then we read a story and have lunch. Bring a blanket and your lunch and leave it in your car, you can grab it after the hike.
Maybury State Park location - meet at the parking lot by the horse barn at the BECK ROAD entrance. This is a longer hike, at least 1 mile. Plan to spend a few hours with us! We hike around the lake and stop for a picnic lunch along the way. We have a wagon to carry everyone’s lunches.
Check out our Facebook page for more info! Southeast Michigan Forest School Facebook Page
Winter in the Forest
An immersive nature experience for kids with their grownup!
Tuesday mornings January 14 - February 25 OR Wednesday mornings January 15 - February 26
10:00-11:30 at Maybury State Park
All ages are welcome, but recommended ages 2-6. This is not a drop-off, students must have a caregiver with them
$150 per child or $250 per family (up to 3 kids)
Teen Apprenticeship
Ages 12-17
Join us at our forest school class on Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings to learn about nature education. Please email us for more info!